CHOI-YONG is named after General Choi Yong, premier and commander
in chief of the armed forces during the 14th century Koryo Dynasty. Choi Yong
was greatly respected for his loyalty, patriotism, and humility. He was executed
by his subordinate commanders headed by general Yi Sung Gae, who later became
the first King of the Lee Dynasty.
CHOI-YONG Movements - 46
Ready Posture - WARRIOR READY STANCE C
Ul Ji
UL- JI is named after general Ul-Ji Moon Dok who successfully
defended Korea against a Tang's invasion force of nearly one million soldiers
led by Yang Je in 612 A.D., Ul-Ji employing hit and run guerilla tactics, was
able to decimate a large percentage of the force. The diagram represents his
surname. The 42 movements represent the author's age when he designed the
pattern.
UL-JI Movements - 42
Ready Posture - PARALLEL STANCE WITH AN X-BACK HAND
Moon Moo
Moon-Moo honours the 30th King of the Silla Dynasty. His body was
buried near Dae Wang Am (Great King's Rock). According to his will, the body was
placed in the sea "where my soul shall forever defend my land against the
Japanese." It is said that the Sok Gul Am (Stone cave) was built to guard his
tomb. The Sok Gul Am is a fine example of the culture of the Silla Dynasty. The
61 movements in this pattern symbolize the last two figures of 661 A.D. when
Moon Moo came to the throne.
MOON-MOO Movements - 61
Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE
CHIN MU KWAN - TRUE TAEKWON-DO - THE WAY IT WAS MEANT TO BE!
